Changed in His Presence - Sam Hinn

CHANGED IN HIS PRESENCE
gone to these churches and ministered and
returned home being more blessed than the
people in the services. I would come home with
even a greater love for God and these men and
women.
Sometimes we place too much importance on
the size of the crowd or how large our churches
are. I have always held a strong opinion that
true church growth is not based on numbers.
True church growth is measured by how much
the people reflect Jesus—His love, grace, mercy,
compassion and trust.
I am often asked the question, "How is it that
your brother Benny's church is always full and
his crusades are packed with people? How do you
get those kinds of numbers?" Benny's meetings
may seem large now, but I believe with all my
heart when revival comes, every church will be
full to capacity. The greatest days for the church
are still ahead of us.
Growth is not the problem. The problem
comes when we want growth so badly we start
trying out different "methods" for growth. God
does not anoint programs or methods. He
anoints men and women. He does not flow
through plans. He flows through men and
women. We do not need any more formulas for
church growth. We need the anointing of the
Holy Spirit in our worship, in our preaching and
in the hearts of God's people.
We live in a time when people want
everything instantly, no preparation needed.
Whether it is food, financial success, or even
weight loss, we want it NOW! That kind of
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